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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
3
Locals share letters and notices as The Herald appeals for readers to contribute with updates. Storm damage includes Salem church collapse, broken windows, and a derrick blow down near Hoyte. Cameron merchants plan new fall stock while cotton prospects grow uncertain in Milam County.
Mrs. G C Whitworth of 1211 W Main St Cameron Testifies Doan's Kidney Pills Eased gravel and kidney symptoms After half a box back pains headaches and fatigue disappeared The cure lasted with no relapse after two boxes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY price 50c at dealers Feb 28 1912 and June 26 1915 statement recorded
The Herald reports strong early enthusiasm for County Judge Watson’s candidacy for the 20th Judicial District seat serving Milam Robertson and Brazos counties. It urges Cameron business leaders to boost trade with a monthly trades day to spur growth and welcoming regional visitors.
Estimates place Galveston at 8 million dollars and Houston at 2 million with smaller figures for Texas City Port Arthur Seabrook Sabine co and Sabine Pass. Cotton crop losses in Central Texas are blamed for millions more while oil fields suffer damage with half a million needed for repairs and replacement of derricks tanks and equipment.
Local notes report light showers in the Jones Prairie area and ongoing Methodist meeting at String Prairie led by Bro Cockrell with Prof Hiser directing singing. Visitors include Robert White and Emsey Denson from Rosebud, windmill erected by John Bailey, and Canady visits. Saturday birth: a boy to Willie and Mrs Hammond.
The note urges residents to settle debts to free capital for merchants, arguing timely payments will enable banks to extend credit and boost Cameron's fall commerce and overall economy. The Herald positions itself as a friend to readers and merchants, urging prompt action.
Miss Lola Meyers aged about 27 died in San Antonio on Wednesday and her remains were brought to Cameron for interment Thursday afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her parents and two brothers in this city and four sisters living in distant locations. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Waco Texas August 18 1915 congressman R L Henry urges a humane plan to avert cotton shortages. He proposes Great Britain Germany and allies allow ten million bales of American cotton into Europe this fall and next winter with guarantees the cotton is not used for ammunition.
In Houston on August 18 the gulf coast hurricane reached an atmospheric eye of 28 21 marking it the third greatest storm on record. The Houston Weather Bureau log shows only two depressions above this reading, with comparisons to False Point Lighthouse in 1885 and Arroyo in 1899 and the 1900 Galveston storm.
At the bride’s parents home near Milano on Sunday afternoon August 15 1915 Max C Clifton and Edna Belt were married by Rev W A Gillon. They left for their new home in North Cameron built by the groom. Clifton is noted for thrift and a successful Cameron business career. Edna Belt, daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Belt, is well known in Milam County. The Herald extends best wishes for a long happy life together.
The next meeting of the County Board of Education is set for Monday August 23 in the County Superintendent's office. Trustees teachers and patrons are urged to attend and state their desires. Respectfully yours Jim F Chadwick
Townsmen urge official action over a musty taste in the water warning that contamination could trigger a public health crisis. They stress that a pure water supply is essential to health and welfare and call for immediate fault resolution.
Miss Ester Sontag of Bartlett is a guest of Miss Jewel Joslin of the city, sharing social visits and conversation during the stay.
The Herald invites the Rosebud territory trade to Cameron citing its large circulation. Readers are told to visit Henne & Meyers & Company's Business Boomers in Hefley’s old stand, bring cotton to Cameron, and spend money locally.
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